Volunteer Staff Openings

Operations Department

SAS Floor staff:

Is an active role that requires roaming and line control. Staff will be talking and directing attendees on the rules of conduct, dress code, conflicts, lost & found, where and when to line up and how. General checking in on attendees is also part of the job, if someone looks like they are in peril these staff are there to report for help.

SAS Office staff:

Is a stationary position that requires front facing communication with attendees who may be looking for lost items or making an incident report as well as checking in and out staff. As well as, scheduling for all of SAS! They are also the keeper of the walkie talkies in charge of counting and charging.

SAS Runners:

Is a special position under Office that work as couriers throughout con delivering items from one SAS office to another. They may also be dispatched to areas of the con where coordinators may need backup. Staffers in this position require at least ONE YEAR experience (the more the better!).

SAS Peacebonding staff:

Is a stationary position that is focused on prop inspection. With proper training from the coordinator, staff in this position can tag props as safe to enter con space.

SAS Events staff:

Specializes in line control for all Main Events. It’s a communication heavy position that requires a lot of front facing skills such as guiding and directing attendees on where and when to enter as well as inspecting small bags for concerts and late night dances.

SAS Nights staff:

Is a special position where the only available shifts are at night! Much like floor staff they often roam and direct staff on the rules of conduct most important rule of no sleeping in the con-space. They may also help enforce the rules of conduct inside of the late night dances as well. Shifts can start as early at 10pm and end as late as 6am.

All staff are required to volunteer a minimum of 16 hours during the convention. To apply, please fill out the Sign-up survey! (https://forms.gle/8hG5aaCuDBsZoDK89)

Membership Department

Registration Line Control Staff

Registration Line Control staff are our feet on the ground to help keep our Registration lines running smoothly. From load-balancing lines to answering questions, if you enjoy a quick-paced and adaptive environment, this position is for you. The majority of this position will require you to be on your feet for extended periods of time, however, we can accommodate special needs as necessary, with advance notice. Applicants must be friendly but loud when required. Be ready to adjust to a dynamic environment and be ready to think on your feet. Please contact membership@sakuracon.org if you are interested in staffing for this position.

Registration Staff

Registration is always looking for more general staff. As the first contact with most attendees, customer service is paramount to being a successful Reg staffer. Previous computer skills, cash handling skills, and extensive customer service skills are a must. However, we do have a few positions available for clerical work as well. Please contact registration@sakuracon.org if you are interested in this position. This position requires you to be 18 years old or older.

Exhibit Hall Staff:

As a Sakura-Con exhibit hall volunteer, you help ensuring the smooth operation of the exhibit hall area. Responsibilities include assisting exhibitors, providing information and assistance, monitoring traffic flow, and maintaining cleanliness and organization within the exhibit hall. Excellent communication skills, and a friendly demeanor is a must. Come help our Exhibit Hall be the best yet! Contact exhibitors@sakuracon.org if interested!

Merch Staff:

Sakura Con’s Merch team is looking for staff. Merch staff provide customer service, organize inventory, and process customer transactions. This is an excellent position for folks who are new to staffing and want to get exposed to volunteering. The Merch Booth is moving locations this year and will be located in the Exhibits Hall. Merch shifts run from Thursday (setup) through Sunday. Volunteers must be 16 or older. Please contact merchandise@sakuracon.org with questions.

Programming Department

Panel Moderator

The Programming Department is looking for Room Moderators to help the 2025 convention run smoothly! Room Moderators are the link between attendees, room content, and the rest of Sakura-Con staff. They ensure the smooth and safe operation of room content, uphold convention rules inside their room, act as a liaison between room content providers and the rest of Sakura-Con staff, and record basic information about the panels to ensure the Programming Department provides the best content year after year! Whereas some volunteer jobs take up valuable convention time, being a Room Moderator is awesome because it gives you a chance to watch panels while you volunteer!

Room Moderator Requirements:

Be responsible, helpful, and show up for all required meetings and shifts.
Be able to work a minimum of 16 hours during the convention.
Be comfortable talking with large numbers of people, problem solving in groups, and taking charge to resolve problems.
Be familiar (or be dedicated to becoming familiar) with the convention rules.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Must be physically capable of standing for long periods of time, and walking long distances.

For more information please email programming.admin@sakuracon.org

AMV Events Staff

AMV Events team needs staff for our AMV Gauntlet event! This is a weekend-long team-based video-editing competition designed to create a fun and unique editing challenge and foster friendly competition. By the end of the weekend, we anticipate somewhere between 8-16 editors to rotate in and out of the event room. Staff involved with this event are not competing, but will be:

Must be 18 years of age or older
Monitoring two laptop stations as editors work on their videos and helping with any tech issues that crop up.
Setting editors up with their team’s assigned computer profile, their preferred software, and their team’s selected footage sources (all materials will be located on two SSDs).
Working as a team with 2-3 other staffers to coordinate shifts and maintain communication.
Ideally staffers have some knowledge of video-editing software and/or how to troubleshoot said software. We’ll be using a mix of Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Sony Vegas throughout the weekend. If staffers don’t have experience with the following applications, then being able to learn and offer up ideas for performance/tech issues is key.

On Friday morning of the convention, the Coordinators you will be reporting to will give you an in-person rundown of our laptop stations and how to set everything up for an editor. We will also coordinate a few online calls before the event to bring everyone up to speed regarding processes. For those interested, please reach out to amv.events@sakuracon.org

Arts & Crafts Staff

Love crafts? Love helping others? Then Arts & Crafts is the place for you!

We’re looking for dedicated staff to assist attendees of all ages with crafts of all types! Origami, painting, perhaps even more advanced ones such as flower arranging.

Staffing at Sakura-Con has a minimum of a 16 hour requirement, the position is flexible with hours and timing. If this interests you, please reach out to arts.and.crafts@sakuracon.org

Publicity Department

Print Shop Staff

Print Shop is looking for staff interested in running deliveries to other departments, processing print orders (collating, stapling, ect), and setting up the office on Thursday. Experience with info/document security is a plus. Please email print.shop@sakuracon.org if you are interested!

Community Central Staff

The volunteer position for Community Central and its Cultural Groups is a public facing position that involves guiding Cultural Groups to and from their destinations within the convention, helping them with any equipment they may have, and answering questions to the best of your ability.

Listed below are the general activities a volunteer is expected to perform in this position:

Meeting and greeting Cultural Groups when they arrive, usually in the garages-
Helping guide Cultural Groups from when they arrive, to their designated room/panel/booth
Helping Cultural Groups carry any equipment they may have or need help with
There will be handcarts available for large/amounts of equipment- Helping Cultural Groups set up/teardown their space, if needed
Guiding Cultural Groups from their room/panel/booth back to the garages
Helping them carry an equipment they may have or need help with

You will be using the freight elevators often in this position and doing a lot of walking. Volunteers are expected to be friendly and helpful towards our Cultural Groups.

Please email communitycentral@sakuracon.org if you are interested in this role!

Information Booth Staff:

As an Information Booth Volunteer, you will greet people, answer questions, provide directions, and assist with inquiries related to Sakura-Con.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet attendees: Provide a welcoming and friendly first impression
Answer inquiries: Respond to questions about panels, locations, services and policies in a clear, accurate, and professional manner
Provide directions: Help attendees find their way around the building
Offer assistance: Help with getting information to the correct people and making sure attendees find what they are looking for
Update and maintain information: Ensure that all materials are up to date
Communicate effectively: Use clear and concise language both verbally and in writing
Resolve attendee issues: Address concerns and complaints in a professional manner

You will be communicating with all of the people involved with Sakura-Con. Volunteers are expected to have strong communication skills, be kind and friendly towards everyone, and be comfortable with large groups of people.

Interested or have questions? Please email info.manager@sakuracon.org

Newsletter Coordinator:

As a Newsletter Coordinator, you will manage the creation and distribution of Sakura-Con’s monthly Cherry Blossom Chronicle newsletter. This is a behind-the-scenes role focused on organizing content and keeping our community informed throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities:

Collect and edit content from various departments
Write and proofread articles in a clear and consistent voice
Maintain a content calendar and manage deadlines
Coordinate with the Publicity team on messaging priorities
Prepare final drafts for review and publication

Volunteers should have strong writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Experience with Mailchimp or similar email platforms is a plus but not required.

Interested or have questions? Please email publicity@sakuracon.org

Relations Department

Charity Auction Staff

The Charity Auction team at Sakura-Con is always looking for new staff to help during our preview and live auction days. Some of our tasks include room monitoring, bag checks, greeting visitors during preview days and spotting/running bids at auction. You can help make this year incredible for us and Make-A-Wish by joining our team!

The Sakura-Con Charity Auction is our yearly partnership with the Alaska/Washington Make-A-Wish foundation chapter to help raise money to support their mission to provide strength, hope and transformation for children with critical illnesses. Most years, the convention also hosts a Make-A-Wish child as a special guest.

Interested or have questions? Please email charity.auction@sakuracon.org

Must be at least 18 years old to be considered.

Sponsorship Assistant Manager

This is a year-round position is an opportunity to work closely with the industry sponsors who help provide content, donations, and help Sakura-Con put on the best event we can. The Sponsorship team maintains outreach and communications with potential sponsors, manages negotiations and sponsorship inquiries, and ensures that all partnerships align with Sakura-Con’s mission and values. A background in business development or other sponsorship positions would be ideal, but we are also happy to train someone who wants to learn!

You must be 21 years of age or older, and available year-round for communications.
Email relations@sakuracon.org if interested!